May 17, 2022 - securitylinkindia

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Eagle Eye Networks Introduces Eagle Eye LPR, Making Highly Accurate License Plate Recognition Possible with any Security Camera

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 17, 2022November 14, 202406 mins

Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, today launched Eagle Eye LPR (license plate recognition), which uses artificial intelligence (AI) in a true cloud-based system for high accuracy in all kinds of challenging conditions. Eagle Eye LPR operates on readily available security cameras making it affordable and practical for today’s business owners. “We’re seeing increased demand for LPR/ ANPR for security and business optimization. Eagle Eye LPR is designed to be easy to deploy and manage, and it does not require the purchase of special cameras,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks, “Our industry-leading AI not only provides high accuracy, the Eagle Eye cloud LPR is continuously improved to support new license plates and increase accuracy.” Powered by Eagle Eye Networks industry-leading AI and analytics, Eagle Eye LPR works with the Eagle Eye Networks Vehicle Surveillance Package (VSP) to enable seamless monitoring of vehicles across multiple locations. Eagle Eye Networks supports many manufacturers’ LPR products including cameras. Eagle Eye Networks operates an open system giving customers choice. The Eagle Eye Cloud VMS will continue to support camera and other LPR technologies. The benefits of Eagle Eye LPR include: Camera Agnostic: Works securely with nearly any IP or other camera. Affordable: Does not require specialty cameras, onsite hardware or onsite maintenance. High Accuracy: Eagle Eye’s AI provides industry-leading accuracy even for non-standard license plates and in challenging lighting and environmental conditions. Flexibility: Open API for unlimited integrations with other technology partners. Scalability: Manage and add locations, cameras, features with the click of a button. Continuous Delivery: AI LPR is continually improved to support newer license plates, and all Eagle Eye development innovations are instantly delivered to customers via the cloud. Broad Geographic LPR/ ANPR Support: North America, Mexico, EU, UK, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia. Target applications for Eagle Eye LPR include: Smart parking with LPR-based automation. Corporate offices – Secure, smooth vehicle entry/ exit. Healthcare and education campuses – Touchless access control. Home owners associations (HOAs) and multi-family homes – Neighborhood safety. Critical infrastructure, industrial – Multi-site remote monitoring. Restaurants, retail, curbside pickup – Improved customer experience. Hospitality, and more. Eagle Eye LPR offers resellers opportunities to enter new markets, to provide additional services, and to increase revenue. “With Eagle Eye LPR, there’s no major hardware swap or installation, you can use existing cameras,” said Lon Bazelais, President of Grid Squared Systems, an Eagle Eye Networks certified security systems integrator based in New York City, “They have made it super easy for us and for our clients. Eagle Eye license plate recognition removes the hassle and expense of LPR systems. Now, Eagle Eye LPR will allow us to enter new vertical markets, notably parking facilities, which is a huge opportunity for us in New York City. We’re also excited to bring this advanced technology to our existing clients who want to add LPR to their current security systems.” Brian West, President of ParkNGo in Dayton, Ohio who is using Eagle Eye LPR to modernize their overall security posture, added “we’re seriously streamlining parking operations and improving the experience for customers at the same time. With Eagle Eye LPR, our customers can enter and exit the lot without even rolling down their windows. Their prepaid parking reservation is automatically applied and the experience is just short of magical. We’re impressed with the high accuracy of the Eagle Eye LPR – their artificial intelligence (AI) makes the difference – and it is so simple for our employees to use. The total cost of ownership is reduced as the solution works with a low-cost ONVIF camera, and the managed service from Eagle Eye assures me of continuous upgrades and support.” LPR is also known as Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) or Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR). Eagle Eye LPR is available now.

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Hikvision Reveals TandemVu PTZ Cameras with PTZ and Bullet-Camera Capabilities in a Single Unit

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 17, 2022November 14, 202406 mins

Hikvision has launched its new TandemVu PTZ camera range, which integrates PTZ and bullet camera capabilities into a single unit. This means that TandemVu PTZ cameras can monitor large areas and zoom in on specific security incidents while maintaining focus on both ‘viewpoints’ simultaneously. These cameras eliminate the need to deploy separate PTZ and bullet cameras in pairs. Features and benefits of the TandemVu PTZ cameras The TandemVu technology features Hikvision’s next-generation camera design, integrating multiple lenses in one unit to provide big picture and small details in tandem. The new TandemVu PTZ cameras offer a range of benefits vs. deploying stand-alone PTZ cameras, or pairs of PTZ and bullet cameras mounted together. These include: 100% security coverage with no ‘blind spots’: TandemVu PTZ cameras allow security teams to continue monitoring large areas with no interruptions, while simultaneously zooming in to monitor specific security incidents that occur. This ensures that there are never security blind spots related to PTZ zooming, tilting, or panning. Extraordinary image performance: The cameras provide high-definition imaging with 2x4MP lenses and a super-wide view of 180°, with no image distortion (i.e., no curving of the image at the edges). Specifically, its bullet unit features Hikvision’s signature ColorVu technology, which provides crystal-clear, full-color imaging 24/7; while its PTZ unit employs Hikvision DarkFighter technology that enables excellent HD color images down to 0.0005 Lux – ensuring that every security incident is recorded in fine detail. Optimized security based on smart automation: Engineered with intelligent AI, the cameras are able to differentiate between real security threats and innocent moving objects such as falling leaves, heavy rain, or animals moving. They can also differentiate vehicles and people and use smart linkages to check on trespassers as they move within the PTZ coverage, which is extremely useful for perimeter protection applications. Customers can also rely on TandemVu PTZ cameras for more advanced security, thanks to its leading AI chipset that facilitates massive computing power. This allows more advanced deep learning algorithms available for complex scenarios, including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), facial recognition, multi-target-type detection, and others. Highly effective sound and light alarms: TandemVu PTZ cameras incorporate a live-guard solution using sound and light alarms that warn would-be trespassers before they enter a site or building. This can help prevent security incidents, helping organizations protect their people and assets. PTZ and bullet capabilities in one unit for more efficiency and cost savings: TandemVu PTZ cameras significantly reduce installation, configuration, and maintenance costs vs. separate PTZ and bullet cameras. Procurement costs compared to deploying PTZ and bullet cameras side-by-side is also reduced dramatically. As a result, Hikvision customers can achieve major cost savings with TandemVu. The new Hikvision TandemVu PTZ cameras The new offerings are now grouped into two product families that are suitable for different application and scenarios. Top of the range SF8C series provide two bullet lenses for maximum coverage with 180° panoramic view and imaging quality powered by Hikvision ColorVu technology. They further incorporate top-notch AI algorithms for advanced intelligence. The cameras offer 42x optical zoom capabilities to focus on security incidents close-up. SF8C cameras are suitable for highways, airports, railway stations, city squares, scenic places, and important infrastructure facilities such as power plants. There are also SE7C series featuring one bullet lens that offers the extraordinary image performance and intelligent functions available with Hikvision ColorVu and AcuSense technologies. The cameras support up to 32x optical zoom, they are ideal for streets, industrial parks, farmland, and parking lots.

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Is a Smart Camera Also Smart Home Security?

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 17, 2022November 14, 202403 mins

Smart home device adoption is on the rise as new advancements and technology continue to roll out. According to Interpret, more than half of all U.S. consumers own at least one smart home device with video cameras ranking in the top five most popular. In addition, Parks Associates found that one-third of consumers who own a smart home device increased their use of their devices during the pandemic – noting both indoor and outdoor cameras. But is a smart camera a security system? Let’s explore further… Recent research from Interpret (a global insights firm) found that half of smart camera owners actually consider their cameras as their home security system. Having cameras where people expect to see them as well as where they don’t is what can make the difference between good and great security. But while a camera is a great way to keep an eye on your home and loved ones, by itself, a camera is not a true security system. “A picture may be worth a thousand words, but in the home security market, a camera is worth so much more,” John Owens, Senior Vice President, Sales Strategy and Operations at ADT noted, “Cameras can capture motion, facial recognition, and more, but where they can really be the most impactful is when they are connected to a professionally monitored system.” Professional monitoring offers a profound difference over self-monitoring, and when coupled with indoor and outdoor cameras, can provide monitoring agents and 911 dispatchers with more details to help them send the appropriate first responders in case of emergency. In addition, monitoring agents can use connected cameras to help verify alarms, which is known to help increase first responder response times. So, while cameras alone won’t keep your home safe, they are a great first line of defense to help keep an eye on things. And when coupled with a professionally monitored system, you can have greater peace of mind that professionals are helping to protect your home 24/7.

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Impact of AI on Cybersecurity in the Age of Digitisation

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 17, 2022November 14, 202405 mins

By Prashanth GJ, CEO, TechnoBind There will hardly be any IT sector today untouched by the influence of Artificial Intelligence. AI has garnered much debate and speculation, and it continues to do so. It has gone through extensive research and development, which has naturally led to an increase in AI-based products and solutions. These are now slithering faster into our day-to-day life, more than most of us are aware. The drastic shift to digitisation has led to higher adoption of cloud-based solutions. Billions of devices access multiple clouds 24×7, leading to data generation increase to titanic amounts. The proliferation of cloudbased applications, IoT connected devices and the challenges arising from remote working is the foundation of an IT infrastructure that is complex to manage using only humans. AI has therefore become a critical technology in information security, as it can quickly analyze and identify and mitigate multiple cyber loopholes faster and with far more accuracy. AI-integrated cybersecurity systems help tackle data vulnerability steadily growing with businesses expanding beyond their initial technological capabilities. IT architectures are ever-expanding and also becoming more complex. Adding newer solutions to the existing networks increases the intricacy, and there are high chances of leaving gaps in the cybersecurity fabric. So companies must rely on a technology that acts faster on identifying the loopholes and improving the security posture efficiently and effectively. AI-based solutions can help identify the security team on the current gaps and the possibilities for any emerging future lapses and crises. Benefits of amalgamation of AI into Cybersecurity Promptness in detecting threats is one of the key attributes of using AI in cybersecurity. Traditional cybersecurity software cannot keep up with the sheer volume of new malware and cyber threats. AI-enabled cybersecurity systems can process these new threats quickly, and its continual learning the system can train itself to detect malware, run pattern recognition and detect even the minutest change that could be malware or ransomware. Automation of threat detection and its eradication without human interference is one of the crucial features of AI-based solutions. AI in cybersecurity incorporates more sophisticated and robust models and simplifies the existing ones. Data deception is another aspect that hints towards a more secure future, where these organizations can detect, analyze and defend against attacks by predicting and tracking them. Vulnerability management is very crucial to an organization’s network security. Every IT organization today, big or small, is subjected to several risks round the clock. Hence, vulnerabilities must be actively detected and eliminated. Vulnerability management may be aided by analysing and assessing the already existing security measures with the help of AI Investigations. AI can analyse systems much faster than cybersecurity experts or teams, enhancing your problem-solving abilities. What the future holds Advanced technologies make large-scale digitalisation possible. With AI integrated into cybersecurity systems, businesses stay protected from malicious activities. AI provides the necessary threat detection tools to track and identify security breaches and reinforce the security systems. AI in cybersecurity is proving itself to be the ultimate solution for defending cyber-crimes.